Senior State Tax Strategist & Compliance Lead

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to support the state income tax function across audits, planning, transactions, compliance and provision.

You will work with teams across Cox’s Tax Department to deliver timely, accurate state tax analyses and filings. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in tax, strong knowledge of Excel and OneSource, and the ability to model tax issues, respond to audit notices, and collaborate with internal departments and state

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• 4 years’ experience in a related field (alternative combinations possible).
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and tax software (OneSource).
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Cox state income tax function."
• Research and model state income tax issues arising from planning initiatives, transactions, audits, compliance requirements, and legislative changes.
• Prepare and review responses to state audit information requests and notices, evaluate audit reports, and model potential settlement scenarios.
• Prepare and review multistate and unitary apportionment calculations, including analysis of planning initiatives and transaction impacts.
• Support acquisitions by assisting with state tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.
• Assist in analysis and implementation of strategic state planning concepts.
• Collaborate with internal departments and state Departments of Revenue to gather data, respond to inquiries, and resolve state tax issues.
• Work on various projects related to newly created, dissolved or acquired entities.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

OneSource

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cox Enterprises, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to support the state income tax function across audits, planning, transactions, compliance and provision.

You will work with teams across Cox’s Tax Department to deliver timely, accurate state tax analyses and filings. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in tax, strong knowledge of Excel and OneSource, and the ability to model tax issues, respond to audit notices, and collaborate with internal departments and state